The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and Africell are teaming up to provide better digital connectivity to UNDP’s timbuktoo University Innovation Pods (UniPods) in Sierra Leone and The Gambia.
The partnership will see Africel…
Today’s Women in Geopolitics Debate continues our January focus on Africa’s Collective Security Architecture, a conversation that has become both urgent and unavoidable.
Last week’s discussions confronted an uncomfortable but necessary …
The “Invest.EastAfrica! – Business and Investment Forum” concluded at the GIZ (www.GIZ.de/de) Representation in Berlin, launching five new business partnerships by leading European companies such as Bayer, Melitta and ofi with thei…
By Malika Bouayad, Group Account Director, Public Relations & Strategic Communications, APO Group (https://APO-opa.com)
Online press conferences – or OPCs — have become routine across Africa. Governments, multinationals, DFIs, a…
Invest Africa (http://www.InvestAfrica.com) and global corporate intelligence and cyber security consultancy S-RM (http://apo-opa.co/4qHDgVH) have renewed their partnership for the third year in 2026. The partnership reinforces a s…
Our phones are our most personal space, but we use them in the least private places. On the bus, in the elevator, and wherever we’re waiting in line, our digital laundry gets aired in plain view. And as phones become more tailored to our r…
President John Dramani Mahama has announced that construction of a new airport for Wa, the Upper West Regional Capital, will soon commence, following the passage of the Airport Infrastructure Levy Bill by Parliament.
According to th…
"On the first day, I asked 'why are there no more women?'," says Hind Kabawat.
She is Syria's minister for social affairs and labour - the only female minister in the transitional government tasked with navigating the …
The significant problems with the TikTok app last weekend were, according to the company, because of a technical issue stemming from a power outage at a “US data center partner.” Users could not upload new videos and view counts were all…
More than 200 people have been killed in a mine collapse in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, rebel authorities have said.
The mine, in the town of Rubaya, gave way on Wednesday due to heavy rains, Lumumba Kambere …
The Kennedy Center in Washington DC will be closed for a two-year renovation beginning in July, US President Donald Trump has announced.
Trump wrote on Truth Social on Sunday that the centre would close on 4 July this …
Former Vice-President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has called for unity, discipline and renewed party engagement after winning the New Patriotic Party’s presidential primary, describing his victory as a collective achievement that must now be trans…
Some shotguns and ammunition, which were being smuggled to Kpandai in the Northern Region from Accra, have been intercepted by the police through an intelligence-based operation.
The police intercepted the bags containing the guns and…
The ECOWAS Court of Justice has granted an application filed by Justice Gertrude Torkornoo to amend her case challenging her suspension to include her removal from office as a Supreme Court Justice and Chief Justice.
The court granted…
President John Dramani Mahama is scheduled to travel to Dubai in the United Arab Emirates to take part in the World Governments Summit 2026, ahead of a three-day state visit to the Republic of Zambia.
In a statement issued Sunday morn…
President John Dramani Mahama has called for collective action to address security, economic and social challenges, which have contributed to making West Africa a viable area for the actions of terrorists and violent extremists.
He st…
After launching a messaging feature last August, Spotify is now rolling out group chats. The company announced this week that users can now share the podcasts, playlists, and audiobooks they’re listening to with up to 10 people.
You c…
The inaugural Women's Champions Cup delivered the kind of spectacle Fifa would have hoped for when launching the new inter-continental competition last March.
Arsenal's extra?time triumph over Brazilian champions Corinthians produce…
Sheffield Wednesday have signed defender Tayo Adaramola on loan for the rest of the season from Premier League side Crystal Palace.
Adaramola, 22, operates primarily as a left wing-back or full-back.
He has played twice for Palace's …
Chelsea have gone from winning everything domestically without losing a game to falling 12 points adrift of the Women's Super League leaders - all within the space of nine months.
The dominant force in England for almost a decade, C…
Transfer deadline day has become an event for fans and something of a media circus in recent years, but it has always been an important day for managers, even before the current system of having transfer windows was introduced in 2002.…
Manchester City's second-half performances are becoming a concern for them, and might just end up costing them in the Premier League title race.
After Sunday's collapse from 2-0 up to draw 2-2 against Tottenham, City h…
When Vinicius Junior scored the opening goal in Real Madrid's 2–1 win over Rayo Vallecano, the significance of his celebration was impossible to miss.
He ran towards the crowd, repeatedly kissing the Real badge on his shirt, before …
Zone One B leaders Debibi United FC continued their impressive league run with a hard-fought 2–1 away victory over former Premier League side Berekum Arsenal at the Golden City Park over the weekend. Kwadwo Antwi opened the scoring…
FC AshantiGold ’04 returned to the summit of the Zone Two league table after edging regional rivals New Edubiase United 3–2 at the Bekwai Gyamfi Park in Obuasi on Sunday. The Miners have now amassed 37 points from 18 league matches…
President of the Football Association, Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku, is set to embark on a nationwide regional tour, beginning with a comprehensive four-day working visit to the three Northern Regions as part of efforts to deepen stakeholder e…
FC Nania deepened Semper Fi FC’s struggles with a narrow 1–0 victory over the Zone Three title contenders at the Nania Park on Saturday, extending Semper Fi FC’s winless run to seven league matches (D4, L3). Peter Fiifi Hammond sco…
US President Donald Trump has threatened to impose 50% tariffs on Canadian planes in retaliation for Canada "wrongfully, illegally, and steadfastly" refusing to certify a number of planes made by US firm Gulfstream.
In…
Burkina Faso's junta has announced a ban on all political parties, whose activities have been suspended since the military seized power in 2022.
Junta leader Captain Ibrahim Traoré has been criticised for suppressing d…
At its best, artificial intelligence can assist people in analyzing data, automating tasks and developing solutions to big problems: fighting cancer, hunger, poverty and climate change. At its worst, AI can assist people in exploiting othe…
The Minister of Works, Housing and Water Resources, Mr Ken Gilbert Adjei, yesterday inaugurated an ultra-modern 24-hour premium and Express Service Centre for the State Housing Company (SHC) Limited in Accra, with a call on the state hou…
The Executive Chairman of KRIF Ghana Limited, Reverend Kennedy Okosun, has described the maiden Pan African Regal Summit held in Accra as a resounding success, saying it exceeded expectations.
According to him, the summit received str…
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has officially scheduled the election of its national executives for December 19, 2026.
Mr Fifi Fiavi Kwetey, the General Secretary, made the announcement during an engagement with the media on Thurs…
The National Broiler Project, an offshoot of the Nkoko Nkitinkiti Initiative, is gradually taking shape with the rollout of a poultry processing pilot programme.
Under the pilot, more than 100,000 birds have been processed across thre…
A new report suggests that Kanye West has been barred from this year’s Grammys. It comes after the rapper issued a public apology for his erratic behavior and past outbursts. Notably, West and his wife, Bianca Censori, sparked widespread c…
Ghana has recorded its lowest Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) in four years, following a 250-basis-point reduction by the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Bank of Ghana to 15.5 per cent.
The last time the policy rate was lower was in Jul…
Mr Patrick Antwi, the Bono and Ahafo Regional Manager of the Public Utilities Service Commission (PURC) say the Commission received 7,000 complaints between 2018 and 2025 in the region. Nonetheless, about 99 per cent of the complaint had b…
Terrorism is claiming an average of about 44 lives every day in West Africa and the Sahel, with the growing scale and intensity of violent extremist attacks, Mr Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, Minister for Foreign Affairs, has revealed.
He warne…
A delegation from Caveman Watches, an Accra-based watch manufacturing company, led by its Chief Executive Officer, Mr Anthony Dzamefe, has paid a courtesy call on Goldbod Jewellery to explore a potential collaboration between the two Ghana…
Professor Nana Aba Appiah Amfo, Vice Chancellor, University of Ghana (UG), has underscored the critical role of migration research in advancing Africa’s development.
She described migration as essential to economic resilience, human secur…
The Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA) in collaboration with the Ghana AIDS Commission, has organised a Training of Trainers workshop on HIV and STI prevention for Agriculture Extension Officers in the Eastern region.
The programme f…
The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has urged consumers to report any suspicious products and food preparation practices, especially those involving substances with unusual chemical smells.
The call follows a viral social media video alleg…
The World Vision Ghana (WVG) has inaugurated its National Advisory Committee (NAC) of the Regreening Africa Project Phase (II) and elected Professor Saa Dittoh of the University for Development Studies as its chairman.
Dr Kwame Antwi Odur…
Kim Kardashian recently opened up about a surprising figure she’s grateful for. The reality TV star revealed the impactful role of a Marvel actor in her life, calling him a “lifesaver”. The discussion, which unfolded on Khloé Kardashian’s …
The Ghana Water Limited (GWL) has assured residents of Anfoega and its environs of decisive measures to restore reliable water supply following persistent water shortages in the area.
This follows a courtesy call by Mr Adam Mutawakilu, t…
Agricultural Development Bank (ADB) PLC has expanded its business channels with the introduction of specialised business desks aimed at enhancing service experience and convenience for customers.
The strategic initiative includes the …
Mr Emmanuel Kwesi Bedzrah, Board Chairman of the Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund) and Member of Parliament for Ho West, says government has committed more than 34 per cent of the national budget to education, the highest allocation to …
With the new documentary that chronicles the days leading up to her being the first lady for her husband’s second term, Melania Trump’s net worth reflects her career as a model and first lady.
Melania Trump married Donald Trump in 2005 …
Ghana’s overall customer satisfaction score declined sharply to 59 percent in 2025, from 72 percent in the previous year, according to the latest Ghana Customer Service Index (GCSI).
The decline has pushed Ghana’s national customer …
Students of the University of Media Arts and Communication, Institute of Journalism (Unimac-IJ), are appealing to the government to construct a pedestrian overpass on the George Walker Bush N1 Highway, to enhance their safety.
They said t…